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Paul Evans, 52, an ex-volunteer policeman from Aberdaron, North Wales, thought he had a common cold before receiving the devastating diagnosis that he had cancer in his throat, tongue and a tumour in his neck.

He underwent emergency treatment including surgery to remove the tumour, chemotherapy and an intensive course of radiotherapy. The treatment caused him to lose six stone and unable to swallow.

Fortunately, after a long battle Mr Evans is now cancer free and learning to swallow again. He thanks being diagnosed early for saving his life. 

Now, Mr Evans is launching the ‘Don’t Ignore It’ campaign with Cancer Research UK. The campaign urges anybody which cancer symptoms or concerns to contact their doctors as an early diagnosis can save lives.

Mr Evans told North Wales Live: “I was definitely the type of person that didn’t like to make a fuss and I used to think my symptoms would just clear up on their own.

“Who knows what could have happened if I hadn’t seen my GP? I feel extremely fortunate my cancer was caught early.

“That’s why I’m backing Cancer Research UK’s Don’t Ignore It campaign. If you’re worried at all, just contact your GP – it could save your life.”

Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK, said: “It’s important for people who have noticed any unusual or persistent changes to know their doctor wants to hear from them and can see them safely.

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“In most cases it won’t be cancer, but it’s best to get it checked out because diagnosing cancer at an earlier stage means treatment is more likely to be successful.

“During the first wave of the pandemic many people in Wales didn’t seek help because they didn’t want to add to NHS workload and were worried about wasting their doctor’s time, but it’s important people don’t delay contacting their GP as finding cancer early can make all the difference.”

Additional reporting by Steve Bagnall.

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